Allstream revving up support for the Edmonton Indy

Stock Symbol:  MBT

TORONTO, July 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Allstream, Canada's all-business communications provider, is pleased to sponsor the Edmonton Indy, taking place July 20-22, 2012. Businesses today have increasing needs for improved collaboration and integrated communications solutions. Allstream provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to their customers, keeping them in control and in the driver's seat.

"We are very happy to have Allstream, one of Canada's leading communications providers, at the race track as a sponsor of the Edmonton Indy race this weekend," said Ike Janacek, General Manager of the Edmonton Indy.

"We are thrilled to be sponsoring a premier Canadian racing event like the Edmonton Indy and I am excited to personally join our customers on race day to watch these elite drivers in action." said Dean Prevost, President of Allstream.

For more information on the race weekend, please visit: http://www.edmontonindy.com

About Allstream

Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national communications provider that works exclusively with business customers of all sizes. With nearly 600,000 customer connections, Allstream's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of its 2,500 employees across the country who collaborate with customers to determine their unique communications solutions needs. Supported by its more than 30,000-kilometre nationwide high-performance fibre-optic network, Allstream's broad portfolio of business solutions are built from an array of advanced communications technologies and services including a wide range of innovative, highly-scalable IP-based solutions to help organizations communicate more efficiently and profitably. Allstream takes pride in its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, and has long been recognized by its technology partners for the contributions made to their businesses. Allstream is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., which is listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on Allstream's products and solutions, please visit www.allstream.com.

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